Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer, Cricket Coach |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri
08/10/2026
Ravi Shastri was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai. The recognition was part of a ceremony that included 11 sportspersons being celebrated for their contributions to sport.
15/05/2026
The ICC published comments from Ravi Shastri backing Sanju Samson as a strong future option for India’s T20I captaincy. Shastri praised Samson’s maturity, leadership experience, and impact in major tournaments.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri |
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| Nickname | Ravi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm (6’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai, India |
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| College | Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Matunga, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualifications | Studied Commerce at College Level |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amrita Singh, Actress |
| Wife | Ritu Singh (a classical dancer; married 1990; div. 2012) |
| Children | Aleka Shastri (born 2008) |
Family
| Father | M. Jayadratha Shastri |
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| Mother | Lakshmi Shastri |
Career
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| International Retirement |
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Chapati Shot | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | Man of the Series award in the World Championship of Cricket | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||
| Test Stats | 80 matches, 3830 runs, 11 centuries, 151 wickets | ||||
| ODI Stats | 150 matches, 3108 runs, 4 centuries, 129 wickets | ||||
| Head Coach Role | Head Coach of India national cricket team (July 2017 – September 2021) | ||||
| Director of Cricket | Acting Director for the Indian cricket team (August 2014 – July 2017) |
Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing Cricket passionately during teenage years. | |
| 2. Rapidly rose to become the opening batsman within 18 months of his Test debut. | |
| 3. Displayed versatility by batting in all positions from 1 to 10 throughout his career. | |
| 4. Appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. | |
| 5. Earned recognition as a prominent Cricket Commentator. | |
| 6. Retired at the age of 30 due to a persistent knee injury. | |
| 7. Served as a temporary coach for the Indian Team during the Bangladesh tour in 2007. | |
| 8. Named 'Champion of Champions' at the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia | |
| 9. His highest score in the 1985 World Championship remained the record for 27 years |
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